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1 person in critical condition after dredge vessel catches fire near Mayport, JFRD says
Read full article: 1 person in critical condition after dredge vessel catches fire near Mayport, JFRD saysOne person has been taken to the hospital in critical condition on Saturday after a dredge vessel caught fire near a basin in Mayport, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
Mobile home fire leaves 1 dead; firefighter who helped pull victim from house among those injured
Read full article: Mobile home fire leaves 1 dead; firefighter who helped pull victim from house among those injuredAt approximately 1:30 a.m., the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office and the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department responded to a structure fire on Cranbrook Ct.
$2.5M could help Jacksonvilleโs homeless population if city council approves the ordinance
Read full article: $2.5M could help Jacksonvilleโs homeless population if city council approves the ordinanceThe city of Jacksonville is working to address the homelessness problem with a $2.5 million ordinance that would create a seven-person team through the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
JFRD urges community to prioritize firework safety ahead of Fourth of July
Read full article: JFRD urges community to prioritize firework safety ahead of Fourth of JulyFourth of July is right around the corner, and Jacksonville Fire Rescue emphasized the importance of prioritizing safety around fireworks.
1 dog dies, another missing as fire destroys 4 units at Southside apartment complex
Read full article: 1 dog dies, another missing as fire destroys 4 units at Southside apartment complexFour apartments were destroyed in a fire at an apartment complex on Jacksonvilleโs Southside Sunday morning, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
JFRD awards 9 scholarships to student-athletes, future firefighters
Read full article: JFRD awards 9 scholarships to student-athletes, future firefightersThe Fire Chief Scholarship is privately funded and pays for studentsโ tuition for EMT school and helps them receive the mentoring and training they need to succeed.
Jacksonville residents learn how to prepare, respond to emergencies at Jax Ready Fest
Read full article: Jacksonville residents learn how to prepare, respond to emergencies at Jax Ready FestFrom learning how to save a life to connecting with those who help make the rescues happen, hundreds of Jacksonville residents got a behind-the-scenes experience of those things and more during Day 2 of the Jax Ready Fest.
Man found stabbed to death after possible argument over money in Cedar Hills: JSO
Read full article: Man found stabbed to death after possible argument over money in Cedar Hills: JSOA man was found stabbed to death in the Cedar Hills area Friday evening, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office.
Loved ones pay respects to JFRD engineer who โlost his life while serving this communityโ
Read full article: Loved ones pay respects to JFRD engineer who โlost his life while serving this communityโHundreds of firefighters, family members and friends gathered at the Prime Osborn Convention Center Monday to pay their final respects to Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department Engineer Heath OโShea who died in the line of duty on April 13.
First responders face-off for charity in 25th annual Guns Nโ Hoses boxing event
Read full article: First responders face-off for charity in 25th annual Guns Nโ Hoses boxing eventAmateur fighters from the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office and Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department face off for charity in the 25th annual Jax Guns Nโ Hoses boxing event.
On-ramp closed following crash with injuries on I-295 South at New Kings Road
Read full article: On-ramp closed following crash with injuries on I-295 South at New Kings RoadSix people were transported to a hospital with injuries following a crash on I-295 South at New Kings Road Saturday around noon, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
JSO, JFRD, JaxReady creates sticker program to alert first reponders to people with cognitive impairments
Read full article: JSO, JFRD, JaxReady creates sticker program to alert first reponders to people with cognitive impairmentsThe Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office, Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, and JaxReady started a sticker program to alert first responders that someone in a residence or vehicle may have autism, Alzheimerโs, dementia, or another cognitive impairment.
Mayor Deegan, JFRD officially open new marine fire station on east bank of St. Johns River
Read full article: Mayor Deegan, JFRD officially open new marine fire station on east bank of St. Johns RiverJacksonville Fire and Rescue Department officially opened Station 68 on the east bank of the St. Johns River.
The technology JFRD would use if a marine disaster happened in Jacksonville
Read full article: The technology JFRD would use if a marine disaster happened in JacksonvilleNews4JAX spoke with local first responders about the technology used to find people stranded in the water and got a behind-the-scenes look at how the marine units for the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) would rescue someone if anything like that ever were to happen here.
8-year-old boy dies after grease fire engulfs Westside home: JSO
Read full article: 8-year-old boy dies after grease fire engulfs Westside home: JSOA Thursday afternoon fire that broke out at a home in the Commonwealth neighborhood has claimed the life of a child, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
Hundreds of guests, staff evacuated from Jacksonville Hyatt due to electrical fire; no injuries reported
Read full article: Hundreds of guests, staff evacuated from Jacksonville Hyatt due to electrical fire; no injuries reportedHundreds of guests and staff at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront hotel were evacuated Saturday due to an electrical fire potentially caused by a water pipe burst, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
Man dead after shooting in Spring Park area apartment
Read full article: Man dead after shooting in Spring Park area apartmentA man is dead after being shot inside an apartment on Sunday around 1:20 a.m. in the St. Nicholas neighborhood a few blocks away from Beach Boulevard, according to a release from the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office.
32-year-old inmate dies in custody at Jacksonville hospital, JSO says
Read full article: 32-year-old inmate dies in custody at Jacksonville hospital, JSO saysThe Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office said that a Duval County inmate died early Sunday morning in a Jacksonville hospital, according to a release.
Local businesses impacted by RISE Doro apartment fire face financial strain
Read full article: Local businesses impacted by RISE Doro apartment fire face financial strainBusinesses around the fire-gutted RISE Doro apartment complex in Jacksonville are experiencing the negative effects of being closed due to the aftermath of the devastating fire. The adjacent businesses, now in the collapse zone, are facing significant financial losses as they are unable to operate. The impact of the fire extends beyond the immediate closures, with downtown development plans being delayed. As the fire-damaged building awaits demolition, businesses struggle with road closures and the costs are quickly adding up. Despite the losses, business owners express gratitude for the efforts of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department and urge support from the community to help mitigate the financial impact.
2 house fires sparked by fireworks overnight; 3rd fire leaves 1 person critically injured
Read full article: 2 house fires sparked by fireworks overnight; 3rd fire leaves 1 person critically injuredTwo house fires overnight were sparked after used fireworks were left in trash cans, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
What to know if youโre going to TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at EverBank Stadium
Read full article: What to know if youโre going to TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at EverBank StadiumThe University of Kentucky Wildcats (7-5) and the Clemson Tigers (8-4) are going head-to-head this Friday in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at EverBank Stadium.
Mayor Deegan proclaims Fallen Firefighter Memorial Day at JFRD firefighters ceremony
Read full article: Mayor Deegan proclaims Fallen Firefighter Memorial Day at JFRD firefighters ceremonyThe Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department will honor the 25 firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty for Duval County while working for the department.
At least one dead on Eastside, JFRD says; Large section of of A Philip Randolph shut down by JSO
Read full article: At least one dead on Eastside, JFRD says; Large section of of A Philip Randolph shut down by JSOThe Jacksonville Sheirffโs Office shut down a large section of A Philip Randolph on Friday night following an incident that left at least one person dead.
Mayor Deegan announces JFRD appointments aimed at making leadership team more diverse
Read full article: Mayor Deegan announces JFRD appointments aimed at making leadership team more diverseJacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan on Thursday announced new leadership appointments for the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD).
Hundreds of friends, family and colleagues lay Jacksonville firefighter to rest in emotional ceremony
Read full article: Hundreds of friends, family and colleagues lay Jacksonville firefighter to rest in emotional ceremonyThe Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department is mourning the loss of a firefighter who was killed in an off-duty accident.
JFRD firefighter identified as one of the men killed in Putnam County ATV crash
Read full article: JFRD firefighter identified as one of the men killed in Putnam County ATV crashA firefighter with the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) has been identified as one of the men who died after a two-vehicle crash late Saturday night.
Overnight apartment fire damages at least a dozen units: JFRD
Read full article: Overnight apartment fire damages at least a dozen units: JFRDAn early morning fire at the Westland Park Apartments on Collins Road, near the intersection with I-295, left at least a dozen units with severe damage Wednesday.
โThis will save peopleโs livesโ: JFRD announces third critical care unit in Jacksonville
Read full article: โThis will save peopleโs livesโ: JFRD announces third critical care unit in JacksonvilleJFRD announced a third Critical Care Rescue Unit is now in place in Jacksonville. It will be used when people need medical care right away.
Woman in critical condition after being pulled from surf at Jacksonville Beach
Read full article: Woman in critical condition after being pulled from surf at Jacksonville BeachA woman was transported to a hospital in critical condition after she was pulled from the surf at Jacksonville Beach Wednesday afternoon, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
Drone video shows inside of hospital parking garage as crews search through rubble on day of collapse
Read full article: Drone video shows inside of hospital parking garage as crews search through rubble on day of collapseLuckily, no one was hurt when a parking garage at Ascension St. Vincentโs hospital in Riverside partially collapsed last month.
JFRD working a broken gas line on McDuff Avenue in Lackawanna neighborhood
Read full article: JFRD working a broken gas line on McDuff Avenue in Lackawanna neighborhoodThe Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department is responding to a broken gas line Monday on McDuff Avenue near Nolan Street in the Lackawanna neighborhood.
Right place, right time: Man helps tenants escape from fire that destroyed 8 apartments at University Park complex
Read full article: Right place, right time: Man helps tenants escape from fire that destroyed 8 apartments at University Park complexA person was injured Tuesday night when they jumped from a second-story window during a fire at the Patriot Plaza Apartments on University Club Boulevard off Fort Caroline Road, the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department said.
Structural engineer to investigate partial collapse of Riverside hospital parking garage
Read full article: Structural engineer to investigate partial collapse of Riverside hospital parking garageA structural engineer is expected to be on-site Wednesday to investigate a partial collapse of a parking garage at Ascension St. Vincentโs Riverside hospital.
Lithium batteries in golf cart spark fire that destroys E-Town home, firefighters say
Read full article: Lithium batteries in golf cart spark fire that destroys E-Town home, firefighters sayAn E-Town home was destroyed Wednesday morning in a fire sparked by lithium batteries in a golf cart that was parked in the garage, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
โThis is going to be a long roadโ: Jacksonville mom trying to recover from fire that destroyed home
Read full article: โThis is going to be a long roadโ: Jacksonville mom trying to recover from fire that destroyed homeA family was displaced from their Moncrief home on Christobel Avenue after it was destroyed in a fire.
JFRD introduces game-changing equipment to help prevent fires
Read full article: JFRD introduces game-changing equipment to help prevent firesThe Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department is using a new form of fire prevention to help keep families and neighborhoods near forests safe by providing them with another line of defense in case of a fire.
Fire causes 75 residents to evacuate Northside senior apartment complex
Read full article: Fire causes 75 residents to evacuate Northside senior apartment complexMultiple Jacksonville Fire and Rescue crews were spotted Sunday afternoon responding to a fire at an apartment complex in the Sherwood Forest neighborhood.
โIgniting, one after anotherโ: More than a dozen cars burn in tow lot fire in Regency
Read full article: โIgniting, one after anotherโ: More than a dozen cars burn in tow lot fire in RegencyFifteen cars were burned Thursday morning in a fire at a tow lot on Lee Road in the Regency area of Arlington, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
Cityโs emergency operations chief resigns, citing โongoing false narrativesโ
Read full article: Cityโs emergency operations chief resigns, citing โongoing false narrativesโLess than a month before the start of hurricane season, the head of Jacksonvilleโs emergency operations division has resigned from his post amid an internal investigation into what he calls โunfounded allegations.โ
20K pound battery burns for hours Tuesday at Cecil Commerce Center plant
Read full article: 20K pound battery burns for hours Tuesday at Cecil Commerce Center plantA lithium iron phosphate battery fire Tuesday at a sprawling Jacksonville plant that produces industrial-sized batteries forced the evacuation of the warehouse building at Cecil Commerce Center.
JFRD honors 1st line of duty death with new headstone over 130 years later
Read full article: JFRD honors 1st line of duty death with new headstone over 130 years laterMore than 130 years later, the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department is honoring its first line of duty death with a service to set a new headstone for Henry J. Bradley.
Emergency response at BridgePrep Academy of Duval, medics checking out students and staff
Read full article: Emergency response at BridgePrep Academy of Duval, medics checking out students and staffJacksonville Fire and Rescue responded to a call of multiple people at BridgePrep Academy of Duval experiencing an allergic reaction of some kind.
โSeconds equal livesโ: JFRDโs new fire station in Arlington aims to reduce response times
Read full article: โSeconds equal livesโ: JFRDโs new fire station in Arlington aims to reduce response timesMayor Lenny Curry and other city leaders attended the grand opening ceremony Tuesday of Station 65 in Arlington.
Jacksonville firefighters respond to tank fire at Talleyrand Avenue asphalt plant
Read full article: Jacksonville firefighters respond to tank fire at Talleyrand Avenue asphalt plantFirefighters were called Wednesday morning to a fire in a tank at an asphalt plant on Talleyrand Avenue, the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department said.
Red Cross called to assist 12 people after fire in Brentwood neighborhood
Read full article: Red Cross called to assist 12 people after fire in Brentwood neighborhoodThe American Red Cross was called to assist six adults and six children Friday night after a stack of pallets caught fire and spread to nearby structures, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
JFRD says cause of house fire appears suspicious; 2 dogs found dead
Read full article: JFRD says cause of house fire appears suspicious; 2 dogs found deadThe Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department says the state fire marshal will determine the cause of a fire at a home Tuesday night on the Northside.
Traffic Alert: Pedestrian in serious condition after being hit by car on I-295 near Town Center Parkway
Read full article: Traffic Alert: Pedestrian in serious condition after being hit by car on I-295 near Town Center ParkwayA pedestrian was hit by a car Tuesday morning on the I-295 south on ramp at Town Center Parkway, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
Gold Cadillac sought by police following deadly hit-and-run on Philips at University
Read full article: Gold Cadillac sought by police following deadly hit-and-run on Philips at UniversityHomicide investigators are working to track down a gold Cadillac that was spotted leaving the scene of a deadly hit-and-run Friday night on Philips Highway at University Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office.
Elderly woman rescued from bed after Bartram Park home catches fire
Read full article: Elderly woman rescued from bed after Bartram Park home catches fireJacksonville Fire and Rescue Department crews rushed to a house fire in the Bartram Park neighborhood Wednesday morning, Captain Eric Prosswimmer said.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Northbound lanes on Main Street Bridge closed after crash with injuries
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Northbound lanes on Main Street Bridge closed after crash with injuriesA Monday morning crash on the Main Street Bridge has closed all northbound lanes, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office.
Man fatally shot in drive-by shooting in Jacksonvilleโs Longbranch neighborhood
Read full article: Man fatally shot in drive-by shooting in Jacksonvilleโs Longbranch neighborhoodA man died Tuesday night after a shooting on Buckman Street in the Longbranch neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office.
Police investigating Arlington shooting that appears to have stemmed from robbery, JSO says
Read full article: Police investigating Arlington shooting that appears to have stemmed from robbery, JSO saysThe Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office on Tuesday afternoon said police are investigating a shooting that appears to have begun with a robbery.
โNeedle in a haystackโ: Family thanks rescuers who found missing 78-year-old Jacksonville man alive after 3-day search
Read full article: โNeedle in a haystackโ: Family thanks rescuers who found missing 78-year-old Jacksonville man alive after 3-day searchRescuers used every resource they had โ from helicopters and drones to canines and detectives โ to find a missing 78-year-old Jacksonville man alive.
JFRD says 3 juveniles transported in crash on US-301 in Maxville
Read full article: JFRD says 3 juveniles transported in crash on US-301 in MaxvilleThe Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department says three people were transported from the scene of a crash Thursday afternoon on US-301 at the intersection of Maxville-Macclenny Road.
Traffic Alert: Multi-vehicle crash closes southbound lanes of San Jose Boulevard near Loretto Road
Read full article: Traffic Alert: Multi-vehicle crash closes southbound lanes of San Jose Boulevard near Loretto RoadA multiple-vehicle crash involving an electricity pole closed the southbound lanes of San Jose Boulevard Thursday afternoon.
Person hospitalized in crash involving car, train on Highway 17, JFRD says
Read full article: Person hospitalized in crash involving car, train on Highway 17, JFRD saysOne person was rushed to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries following a crash Monday night on Highway 17, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
No one injured in floor collapse at Northside building, JFRD says
Read full article: No one injured in floor collapse at Northside building, JFRD saysCrews with the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department on Wednesday were sent to investigate a floor collapse at a building on Jacksonvilleโs Northside.
โHis spirit lives onโ: Nephew shares legacy of JFRD firefighter as city honors fallen
Read full article: โHis spirit lives onโ: Nephew shares legacy of JFRD firefighter as city honors fallenLeon Benton was one of 25 fallen firefighters honored Wednesday during a remembrance ceremony at Fire Station No. 1 on North Liberty Street downtown -- the very station where Benton died in 1990.